If you want to straighten your teeth or correct a bite problem, you have more orthodontic options in St. Louis than ever before. The current menu of orthodontic treatments requires a whole new glossary. Here are some of the common orthodontia terms heard around St. Charles and Florissant. Lingual Braces and Invisible Braces These are […]
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Mouthwash Facts In Florissant
Hi, I am Dr. Martin Buchheit. Thanks for visiting my Koch Park Dental – Martin L. Buchheit, DDS blog. In today’s post I would like to discuss mouthwash. Many Missouri residents use mouthwash to freshen their breath and help retard tooth decay. Mouthwash should never be used exclusively though, good oral hygiene starts with thorough […]
Preventing Gum Disease At Koch Park Dental – Martin L. Buchheit, DDS
Run your tongue along the gumline behind your lower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? This is probably tartar or dental calculus. Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque and tartar can gradually accumulate. If not removed, these bacteria-breeding substances cause the gums to become irritated and swollen. Eventually, the gums become detached […]
Do Whitestrips Work?
If you have visited the toothpaste aisle at your Florissant Wal-Mart, you have probably noticed dozens of products that claim to whiten your teeth. A few years ago, the only over-the-counter tooth whitening options in St. Louis were whitening toothpastes and Crest Whitestrips. Now there is a wide variety of products at every drugstore counter […]
What Can Fluoride Do For You, Chesterfield?
Categories: Family Dentistry
Hello, and welcome to the Florissant Dental Blog. Today we will be answering questions about fluoride: “What is it, exactly, and why is it so beneficial to your dental health?” Fluoride is a mineral, plain and simple. Fluoride occurs naturally in different foods as well as in water. Fluoride is also added to many of […]
3 Tooth Problems Which May Require A Root Canal
Categories: Root Canals
When an endodontist, oral surgeon, or general dentist in St. Louis or Florissant performs a root canal, the dead or diseased pulp is taken out, the space that is left is cleaned, and then it is shaped and filled.
At Koch Park Dental We Treat You Like Family
Categories: Laser dentistry
It may sound scary, but laser dentistry provides an excellent alternative to drills. Many procedures performed with lasers don’t require Florissant patients to be medicated, allowing for quicker healing times.
St. Louis Wants Silver Screen Smiles
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Many smile makeovers include teeth whitening. There are a variety of ways this can be done. Most Hazelwood, Maryland Heights, and St. Charles drugstores sell over-the-counter whitening strips and gels. Your St. Louis dentist can recommend an effective one, or he or she may offer in-office bleaching. This is a quick way to see whiter teeth in less than an hour.
Peace Begins With A Smile
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Mother Theresa once said “Peace begins with a smile.” Perhaps that peace should start with the person who is smiling. How do you feel about your smile? Are you at peace with it? Are you proud to flash a wide, happy grin? Do you believe it is beautiful? Does it express your best self? Let’s […]
Missing Pieces In The Mouth Puzzle For St. Louis
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
If you’re missing teeth, cutting your mouth on chipped edges of teeth, struggling with eating because of your dental puzzle, there are solutions. To understand the types of braces, the cost of veneers or the price of dental implants, sit down today with Dr. Martin Buchheit for the helpful consultation you deserve.
